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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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